Rapido presents the 169018A HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper Model, PGNX #1111. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Coal, often called 'Black Diamonds', is best shipped across the country by rail. The AutoFlood III rapid - discharge hopper car has been on the scene since 2004. Thousands of these all - aluminum body prototypes have criss - crossed North America. With tons of coal mined and transported annually, you're likely to spot one in modern coal trains. This 4200 - cubic - foot exterior post prototype (don't mix it up with other exterior or interior post models) is mainly for rapid discharge. It can unload its payload in seconds through the bottom bay doors. It can also be fitted with a rotary coupler at the car's end(s), as shown by the color blocks, for bottom or rotary unloading depending on the destination's infrastructure. The Rapido Trains HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper comes with amazing features. It has a die - cast frame and floor for the right weight, full interior rivet and K - member details, super - detailed end cages with separate air and brake piping, Barber S - 2 100 - ton Trucks with metal wheels, highly - detailed outlet gates in the hopper bays, etched and see - through end cross - over platforms, full end detail including uncoupling levers, pre - installed separate grab irons, accurate paint and lettering, a removable coal load, and multiple road numbers for each scheme.

Using your Rapido 169018A HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper Model is a breeze. You can load it up with the removable coal load provided. To unload, the car can quickly discharge the coal through the bottom bay doors in seconds. If your destination has the right infrastructure, you can use the rotary coupler (indicated by the color blocks at the end of the car) for a different unloading method. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the separate grab irons and the etched end cross - over platforms. Avoid dropping the model as it could damage the die - cast frame or other components. For maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to dust it regularly. If there's dirt or grime on the metal parts, you can use a mild metal cleaner, but make sure to dry it thoroughly afterwards. Check the trucks and wheels periodically to ensure they're rolling smoothly. That's all you need to know to enjoy your coal hopper model!